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Farnham also admitted assaulting his half-sister Louisianna Santillo shortly after stabbing the Corpe brothers and assaulting two police officers when he was arrested later that day.

He was sentenced by Mrs Justice Simler, the High Court judge in the trial, at Bristol Crown Court on Monday (February 19).

Justice Simler handed him a life sentence for the murder of Tashan Corpe. She also sentenced him to six months' jail for the stabbing of Devon Corpe, and three months each for the assaults on Ms Santillo and the police officers, to be served concurrently with the life sentence.

"Devon was badly injured by Josh Farnham as well and he witnessed his own brother's murder. Devon has to cope with this for the rest of his life.

"We would like to thank Devon for his bravery, giving evidence during the trial and to all of the witnesses who provided evidence to the police during the investigation and trial.

"I would like to thank the police team and the QC Anna Vigars for their investigation and support, and also my brother and wife for their ongoing support, as well as our local church St Saviour's."

A jury found Josh Farnham guilty of murder and Rachael Smith guilty of trying to help him evade capture by police (Image: Avon and Somerset police)

Last week, Farnham's former girlfriend Rachael Smith, 43, of Sedgemoor Road, Foxhill, was also found guilty of trying to help Farnham avoid arrest by driving him away from the scene.

She is due to be sentenced at 2pm today.

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